How do electric vehicles work?

Electric vehicles are powered purely by rechargeable batteries. They do not rely on petrol or diesel. The batteries control the electric motors which then power the wheels. The battery can then be charged via a wall socket (at home) or dedicated charging point (found at multiple locations).

Are electric cars quiet?

Yes! Almost silent, due to the absence of a gas-powered engine. In fact, some electric cars make an artifical noise, so that they don't go unnoticed by pedestrians.

How fast are electric cars?

At lightning speed! Well, not quite... electric cars don't use a traditional gearbox, so the torque produced by the electric motors can see EVs reach from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds.

How far can an electric car travel?

Most EVs in the market average 200 miles between charges, with some models boasting a range of nearly 300 miles.

How long will an electric car last?

Electric cars are just as durable as their petrol or diesel counterparts. The expected life expetancy of modern EVs is 15-20 years, or 200,000 miles - the same as traditional fuel vehicles.

Are electric cars environmentally friendly?

EVs are environmentally friendly in many ways. They don't emit carbon emissions like traditional fuel cars and they create very little noise pollution.

Are electric cars safe?

Electric cars are as safe to drive as traditional fuel vehicles.

BEV stands for Battery Electric Vehicles. A BEV is all-electric and uses no traditional fuel.

What is the difference between BEV and PHEV?

A PHEV operates by both electric battery and traditional fuel. The car will usually run on electric power until the battery is depleted, then it will switch over to traditional fuel for the remainder of the journey. A BEV is only fueled by the electric battery.

What are the benefits of owning an electric car?

EVs are cheaper to run due to lower running costs, cheaper to maintain due to less mechanical parts and, lower company car tax, government grants, free charging stations and they’re better for the environment.

Are electric cars reliable?

Electric vehicles are naturally more reliable than their traditional fuel counterparts, due to there being less mechanical parts to go wrong. Irrespective of manufacturer warranty for your car, your battery comes with an 8 year warranty.

How long do electric batteries last?

All new batteries are under warranty for 8 years. However there are a number of factors that can affect battery lifespan such as temperature and overcharging.

How often do you have to replace the battery?

This will depend on the manufacturer warranty as well as the usage – on average most batteries will be replaced every 5-8 years. The batteries can then be sent for recycling.

Where can I charge my electric car?

You can charge an electric car at your home or at a public charging station. If you need to find a charging station, you can find them here: https://www.zap-map.com/

How long does an electric car take to charge?

Charging times can depend on both th battery size and the charging point. Slow Charger (up to 3kw), Fast chargers (7-22kw), Rapid chargers (43-120kw), Super chargers (150kw).

Are charging stations free to use?

Some public charging stations are free to use, however the rapid chargers available at service stations and the like are usually chargable. You can subscribe to charging services nationwide for even better value charging. A typical electric car (60kw battery/200 mile range) will cost you around £9 to charge at home, most work places that have installed electric chargers will offer free charging as will public charge points at supermarkets/car parks. Rapid charging points will usually cost under £10 for a 30 min charge (100 mile range) and will most commonly be found at motorway service stations.

Do all electric vehicles use the same plug?

No, most EVs will be supplied with 2 charging cables. A mode 2 charging cable which is used for connecting your car to an ordinary domestic socket (3 pin plug) for at-home charging, and a Mode 3 charging cable which will connect your car to the charging station.

Can I get funding toward a home charging point?

Yes, the government do offer a grant to install a charge point at home. Please ask about current availability.

VAUXHALL ANNOUNCES PRICE AND SPECIFCATION FOR THE ALL-ELECTRIC VIVARO-E

17 Posted: 17th Jul 2020

Vauxhall today released pricing and specification for the Vivaro-e, its first factory-built, fully-electric van, set to arrive in the market as more and more UK cities welcome and mandate emissions-free vehicles. Vivaro-e is available to order from today with first deliveries in October.

- Priced from £27,723 excluding VAT and after Plugged-in Van Grant*
- All-electric, zero-emission with a choice of 50kWh or 75kWh battery with up to
- 205-mile electric range (WLTP)
- 48 minutes to 80% with rapid charging
- Powerful: 100kW (136hp) electric motor with 260Nm torque
- No compromise performance, load volume, payload or charging ability
- 1,000 already ordered by British Gas
- UK’s only fully-electric LCV capable of towing a trailer
- Available to order from July with first deliveries in October
British Gas has already announced that is has ordered 1,000 Vauxhall Vivaro-e. This was the largest commercial BEV (battery electric vehicle) order in the UK to date.

The all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e will be available in two trim levels, Dynamic and Elite, two lengths, L1H1 and L2H1, two bodies, Van and Double Cab, and two battery sizes, 50kWh and 75kWh.

Vivaro-e is based on the EMP2 multi-energy platform with exactly the same load volume ability as the internal combustion engine Vivaro. Payload is best in class, up to 1226kg, and, uniquely in the market for all-electric LCVs, Vivaro-e is capable of towing up to one tonne.

The electric motor produces 136hp (100kW) with a powerful 260Nm of torque. Two battery sizes are available. 50kW offers 144 miles of all-electric range in WLTP conditions (this includes ½ payload). The larger 75kW battery offers 205 miles of range. With an average annual fleet mileage of 20,000 miles, both battery sizes can easily cope with the daily weekday mileage of 76 miles. Drivers can select one of three driving modes, Power, Normal and Eco depending on their requirement respectively: Increased performance for heavier loads, optimised for daily use or lowest energy consumption.

100kW charging capability is available as standard enabling rapid charging of the 50kW battery from zero to 80% in 32 minutes and the larger battery in just 48 minutes. The on board charger is 7.4kW with three-phase 11kW available as an option.

Connected services are available via MyVauxhall App including remote charging, with the ability to defer charging, and cabin temperature pre-conditioning.

Vauxhall’s Vivaro-e continues the Brand’s electrification offensive. With the next all-electric LCV, the Combo-e arriving next year, Vauxhall will offer an electrified version of every passenger car and LCV model by 2024.

Standard equipment

Dynamic versions include as standard:

Automatic transmission with e-toggle shift
Electric parking brake
Electronic stability programme with traction control
ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution
Hill start assist
Driver and front passengers’ airbag
Remote control central deadlocking with selective door locking
Full-height steel bulkhead
Six-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment and armrest
Dual front passengers’ bench seat with underseat storage
Multi-function trip computer
3.5-inch digital instrument cluster
Cruise control
Speed limiter
Vauxhall Connect box
Multimedia infotainment unit with 7-inch colour touchscreen, Digital radio/AM/FM stereo radio, Bluetooth® connectivity and steering wheel mounted audio and phone controls
Nearside and offside sliding side-access doors with twin solid rear doors
Electrically operated front windows with one-touch facility
Electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors
Remote control security alarm system
Driver drowsiness alert (based on driving time)
Front fog lights
Rear parking distance sensors
Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers
Automatic lighting control
Front cornering lights
16-inch steel wheels with full-diameter wheel trims
Steel spare wheel

Elite versions add:

FlexCargo load-through bulkhead
Driver drowsiness alert (based on driving time)
Fold-flat centre seat backrest providing flat work surface
Multimedia Navi Pro satellite navigation system with 7-inch colour touchscreen
3.5-inch colour information display with Head-up display
Panoramic rear-view camera
Body-colour front and rear bumpers
Front fog lights
LED daytime running lights
Lane departure warning
Speed sign recognition with intelligent speed adaptation
Side blind spot alert
Semi-adaptive cruise control
Forward collision alert with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection
Electrically folding door mirrors
Front and rear parking distance sensors
17-inch silver alloy wheels
Two-coat metallic paint

* Awaiting PiVG eligibility approval

**On-the-road price includes delivery charge of £583.33 and new vehicle first registration fee of £55.00. Vehicle excise duty is nil.

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